This week, the Container Terminal Automation Conference is held in London. Organised by IAPH associate member Port Technology International, the programme features keynote addresses and panel discussions on topics such as data standardisation, automation, digitalisation, cybersecurity, advanced technology and sustainability. Speakers include the chairmen of the IAPH Data Collaboration and Legal Committees, Pascal Ollivier and Frans van Zoelen, as well as managing director Patrick Verhoeven. Patrick is also meeting with the London team at S&P Global (formerly IHS Markit) to discuss preparations for the World Ports Conference. IAPH technical director Antonis Michail is also in London this week to join the meeting of the core group on the development of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) ‘At Berth’ module and to work with the IMO secretariat and IAPH associate member Starcrest Consulting on the development of a training program for Onshore Power Supply as part of IAPH involvement in the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project. Furthermore, Antonis will be meeting IMO secretariat officials from the Facilitation and GHG Units to discuss and coordinate IAPH input to the forthcoming IMO FAL 46 and MEPC 78 meetings.
